Unity Programmer (Mobile Games)

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, on-site

Location: North East England, Sunderland , United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

We’re looking for a skilled Unity Programmer to join our expanding team and help build the next wave of free-to-play mobile games. In this role, you’ll be hands-on with the development, optimisation, and ongoing support of core gameplay systems using C# and Unity.

What you’ll be doing:

• Building and maintaining gameplay systems and features across both front-end and back-end codebases in C#.
• Optimising and supporting systems throughout the Unity engine, from UI and player-facing mechanics to low-level core architecture.
• Working closely with designers, artists, and fellow engineers to create engaging, high-quality player experiences.
• Contributing across the full development lifecycle, starting from early concepts and prototypes through launch and live operations.
• Identifying, debugging, and resolving complex technical issues to keep performance and stability at a best-in-class level across platforms.
• Shipping updates and improvements to live titles on multiple mobile app stores.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Game Development, or a related discipline.
• Strong working knowledge of C# and the Unity engine.
• Solid problem-solving ability with a sharp eye for detail.
• Clear communicator who works well in a team environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience developing mobile games, particularly free-to-play titles.
• Familiarity with Android and/or iOS development pipelines.

What we offer:

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days with length of service.
• Christmas shutdown period.
• An additional day off if your birthday falls on a weekday.
• High-end hardware is provided as standard.
• Competitive base salary, with structured pay reviews every 6 months for the first three years.
• Relocation support is available where required.
• Regular off-site team activities throughout the year.
• A genuine work/life balance, NO CRUNCH PERIODS.

This is a strong opportunity to join a driven, fast-moving team building modern mobile games. If you’re serious about game development and able to work on-site in the North East of England, we want to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sunderland

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English